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Work on the flare
Arrive slow and the sink rate at the threshold is already above schedule, the flare is short because there is no energy to extend it, and the touchdown is hard in a way that feels exactly like a late flare. Diagnosing a slow arrival as a late flare is the catastrophic misread: you respond by flaring earlier, which bleeds more speed, which makes the next one worse. The tiebreaker is threshold speed against VRef, not feel. Never diagnose a flare without it.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,524 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,524 m of the 2,489 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 198 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Taxiing from the parking area to the runway at MMES Aeropuerto Internacional de Ensenada took less than a minute, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 29, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 79 kt. The takeoff distance of 492 meters was 33% of the runway length, indicating a smooth and efficient departure. Local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a light wind of 1 kt from 270°, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind component.
As the aircraft climbed away from MMES Aeropuerto Internacional de Ensenada, it began its enroute climb, reaching an altitude of 7,898 ft asl in just 5 minutes, an increase of 7,032 ft. This rapid ascent covered a distance of 11 nautical miles, setting the stage for a long and efficient cruise phase. The enroute level cruise lasted for 46 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 138 nautical miles. The descent phase that followed was equally efficient, with the aircraft descending from 9,000 ft asl to 3,006 ft asl in just 5 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 18 at MMPE Aeródromo de Puerto Peñasco was characterized by a good threshold height, threshold speed, and touchdown distance, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 63 kt and a distance of 196 meters.
The landing was followed by a smooth rollout, with the aircraft aligning perfectly with the runway. Taxiing to the parking area took just 2 minutes, covering a short distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance of 189 nautical miles was achieved in 72 minutes, with the aircraft using 271 kg of fuel. Overall, the flight was characterized by efficient and smooth operations, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of phases, from departure to landing.
The Cessna 208B touched down smoothly on runway 18 at MMPE Aeródromo de Puerto Peñasco, showcasing a high level of proficiency in the approach and landing phases. The aircraft's descent from 1,186 ft agl to the threshold height was well-controlled, allowing the crew to establish a stable approach path. The final approach was conducted from the north, heading 193.0°, and the crew maintained a steady speed of 65 kt, which was within the acceptable threshold speed range.
As the aircraft touched down at 63 kt, the touchdown distance of 196 m was well within the expected range, indicating a good rate of descent. However, the touchdown rate of -414 fpm was slightly higher than desired, suggesting a slightly harder-than-ideal touchdown. Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 15 °C and a light headwind of 1 kt, contributed to a stable and predictable approach.
The rollout phase was equally impressive, with the aircraft maintaining perfect alignment on the runway centerline. The total landing distance of 502 m, which accounted for only 20% of the runway length, was a testament to the crew's skill and control. Overall, the landing was scored 98.0%, reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the crew in all aspects of the approach and landing phases.
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